Six Nations Team of the Weekend Round Two

Sam Tremlett was once again tasked with deciding who made it into the Team of the Weekend. What do you think of his selections?

Just Deserts: Conway scored a try in a complete performance against Wales (Getty Images)

Six Nations Team of the Weekend Round Two

With some great attacking rugby, combined with some superb defensive displays, round two of the Six Nations provided gripping rugby. So here is Rugby World‘s Team of the Weekend. Let us know what you think of our selections.

Like Itoje, Jones also made more than 20 tackles in a brilliant performance. His off-load to set up Tomos Williams’ try left many mouthes agape too. (Special mention to Paul Willemse who also had arguably his best performance in a France jersey)

Consecutive Class: Stander has had two world-class performances in a row (Getty Images)

I know what you are thinking, Stander played at eight. But the back-row position was incredibly competitive this weekend and I had to make some minor tweaks to get everyone in that deserved to be! Also he played at open side last week so we think this is justified! Stander was outstanding once again as he picked up a second consecutive player of the match award.

This was a tough call. Gregory Alldritt was outstanding in Paris, and Anna Caplice had a strong performance in Ireland Women’s win over Wales. However Tom Curry led a back-row unit that caused havoc for the Scots with five turnovers in the opening half. He also made 12 tackles and produced 70 hard-fought yards.

Busy Bee: Dupont was at his electric best against Italy (Getty Images)

Once again Dupont was sublime. At every single breakdown you never know what he is going to do as he had several clean-breaks that caused immense excitement in the Stade de France. Additionally his pass to set up Alldritt’s try was top-notch.

Captain Fantastic: Sexton led his team to another victory (Getty Images)

Romain Ntamack was excellent again but we have gone for Sexton because of a captain’s performance that included solid defence and excellent control of the game. Captaincy seems to be bringing out the best in him.

Matteo Minozzi was energetic as you would expect but 18-year-old Parsons gets the nod here thanks to a performance well beyond her years. She also showed lovely footwork to dot down the first Irish try in the win.

He may look small but Conway made no mistakes in an exception performance in Dublin. A tireless worker, the rugby gods gave him what he deserved as he crossed the whitewash to ensure an Irish victory. Jonny May also deserves recognition given his solid performance in trying conditions.

Rob Kearney is a safe pair of hands at the back but Jordan Larmour gives the Irish an extra dimension as shown by his performance against Wales. His try illuminated that nicely as he beat a number of defenders to score the first Irish try of the match.

Emily Scott also deserves plaudits after she picked up a player of the match award in England’s delayed contest against Scotland. Played on the Monday, the team in white were rampant as they won 51-0 with Scott picking up two tries.

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